Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1096: Chapter 1096: Zhang Family Retreats

Mr. Bai Xiaosheng stayed in Gaoyun City for two days with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, saying he wanted to completely resolve the troubles here before leaving.

With him at the helm, Shang Wenshu and Zhao Qianze were naturally overjoyed and were extremely enthusiastic towards the three of them.

In fact, starting from Mr. Bai Xiaosheng’s second day in Gaoyun City, the Zhang Family had already given a response.

It wasn’t verbal, but rather through actual actions.

The Zhang Family completely retracted their reach that had extended into Shangyun Province. In all industries, they stopped competing with the companies associated with Shang Wenshu, withdrawing batches rapidly, and within half a day, the situation had completely changed.

The thirty or so enterprises under Shang Wenshu’s control, facing a difficult situation, crumbled instantly.

To this, Shang Wenshu was ecstatic beyond words. However, he was by no means complacent and rapidly instructed the companies under his charge to seize the moment, to quickly stabilise their current market, and also implemented some proactive defensive measures.

This was not only to prepare for the Zhang Family’s possible return but also to guard against competitors seizing the opportunity.

Having witnessed Shang Wenshu’s strategies, Mr. Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but sigh that the Zhang Family had probably taken advantage of a surprise attack, and then used their significant strength to spread out everywhere, which was the only way they could have trapped Shang Wenshu.

Once Shang Wenshu had a moment to catch his breath, it would definitely not be so easy.

In this regard, Shang Wenshu truly was a rare talent.

On the third day at noon, the Zhang Family sent someone specifically to deliver a message to Mr. Bai Xiaosheng.

It was still Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng who came, probably because the Zhang Family felt they were more familiar with the situation here.

When these two visited again, they were like completely transformed individuals, very respectful towards Mr. Bai Xiaosheng, with a hint of awe in their eyes.

They also brought a note specially. The paper was of excellent quality, and on it was writing in tiny regular script with a brush —

”Having secluded myself to practice calligraphy, I have long been unaware of my family’s affairs. Suddenly hearing that my descendants have acted absurdly and come into conflict with your esteemed group, I have severely reprimanded them and withdrawn all improper actions. In the days to come, I will apologize to Elder Xia, and I hope Mr. Bai Xiaosheng can be forgiving.”

The signature was Zhang Xi.

That Ancestor of the Zhang Family, an old acquaintance of Master Song Kai and Xiahou Qi, also made his first statement.

Staring at the note that was neither scholarly nor plain, Mr. Bai Xiaosheng’s smile carried a subtle meaning.

Was Zhang Xi truly unaware of anything?

Or was he pretending not to know?

There is no hard evidence, so it remains unknown.

It’s rather pointless to delve into it now; Mr. Bai Xiaosheng himself would report back to Xiahou Qi later.

After examining the note, Mr. Bai Xiaosheng handed it back to Wang Yingxue and the others, smiling, ”Alright, I understand. Please give my regards to Elder Zhang.”

Mr. Bai Xiaosheng’s comments were casually spoken.

However, in the eyes of Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng, their awe only deepened.

Look, that person has long known their family’s esteemed elder!

Even the person at the helm of their enterprise, Mr. Zhang, was extremely respectful and attentive to his father’s instructions.

And Mr. Bai Xiaosheng considered the Ancestor of the Zhang Family as a friend!

In the hearts of Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng, their understanding of Mr. Bai Xiaosheng’s extraordinary identity had reached a new level.

Was it even conceivable that they, who had thought of causing trouble for such a person, even thought of teaching him a lesson?

That was like a mouse licking a cat’s nose — that’s seeking death.

The words that Mr. Bai Xiaosheng said were akin to an order to leave, but after he had finished speaking, Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng did not seem to have any intention of going.

Mr. Bai Xiaosheng looked intrigued.

”Um, our Mr. Zhang Xi has asked if Mr. Bai Xiaosheng could kindly give an evaluation of his calligraphy,” Wang Yingxue hastily said with a smile when she saw Mr. Bai Xiaosheng looking at her.

The word ”please,” made the heart of this beautiful secretary pound with nervousness.

They knew, that was Elder Zhang’s own words!

He used the word ”please.”

With the heftiness of that one word, it was like a mountain pressing down on them, making Wang Yingxue’s voice sweet and her gaze towards Mr. Bai Xiaosheng tender when she spoke.

After saying so, Wang Yingxue raised her delicate, fair hands, holding up the note parallel to her chest, inviting Mr. Bai Xiaosheng to take another look.

Mr. Bai Xiaosheng looked over and couldn’t help but admire the ravine as deep as a moat above the aligned white paper, where Wang Yingxue’s fairness was striking to the sight.

”Good,” Mr. Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but praise.

Then, looking at the calligraphy, he nodded, ”Hmm, Elder Zhang’s writing... it’s indeed... improved.”

Mr. Bai Xiaosheng struggled to find an ”improved” to comment with.

Had it been anyone else who dared to say that, Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng would have exploded in anger at that moment, immediately turning hostile to defend the dignity of the Zhang Family and declare war.

But Mr. Bai Xiaosheng had just done so.

And they had no temper about it!

Beside them, Liu Beicheng, as if by magic, took out ink and brush from a bag he carried with him.

Liu Beicheng handled it with extreme care, the brush and ink in his hands were all top-notch.

The treasures collected by the old Mr. Zhang Xi!

Bringing them over this time, the old man had repeatedly instructed him again and again.

One could imagine just how much the old man cherished these items.

Even so, the old man still took them out for Bai Xiaosheng to use!

Liu Beicheng sighed inwardly in admiration.

”Mr. Zhang Xi has asked Mr. Bai to write an inscription and comments,” Liu Beicheng said, without forgetting to attend to the task at hand amidst his sentiments.

He quickly got the brush and ink ready, with remarkable speed.

He had to hurry, fearing Bai Xiaosheng might grow impatient and choose not to write.

While Bai Xiaosheng was taking another look at the characters, a brush was already thrusted into his hand.

A handcrafted piece by a renowned master, it was a top-tier treasure among ”Lake Brushes.”

At first glance, Bai Xiaosheng made a mental appraisal of the brush that left even him with a slight sigh at its value.

Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng were filled with anticipation, yet they did not dare to rush Bai Xiaosheng as they watched him.

Today, if Bai Xiaosheng did not write a single word, it was likely that the two of them could not return.

Should Bai Xiaosheng write, even if it was just a casual stroke on the paper, they would have fulfilled their task!

The two of them thought, if Bai Xiaosheng did not write, they would beg earnestly, persisting relentlessly.

But the moment Bai Xiaosheng took the brush in hand, he himself felt the urge to write.

It had been a long time since he last wrote—and he really felt like writing now!

”What to write?” Bai Xiaosheng pondered for a moment, then smiled, lifting his brush to inscribe on the vast blank space of the memo, his strokes animated with vigor.

A large character for ”good” leaped onto the page, and even if Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng were not connoisseurs of calligraphy, at first sight of the character, their eyes lit up, sensing an impressive aura emerging from the paper.

”Thank you so much, Mr. Bai!” Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng couldn’t stop smiling, overflowing with gratitude.

This one character, once brought back, it was said that Mr. Zhang Xi’s eyes gleamed, and for several days, he kept it by his side, unwilling to part with it even for meals or sleep.

Of course, this came later.

After sending off Wang Yingxue and Liu Beicheng, Bai Xiaosheng also prepared to bid farewell to Shang Wenshu and Zhao Qianze.

However, Shang Wenshu and Zhao Qianze were currently busy with wrapping up their work and would need to wait a bit longer to arrive.

Taking advantage of this time, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had a chat with Bai Xiaosheng.

Their trip also had a purpose: passing through Gaoyun and wasting a few days were one thing, but when Bai Xiaosheng mentioned that the goals of the Zhang Family’s investigation and their own were interrelated, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a knowing glance, their eyes wary.

”Sheng, are you saying that the Zhang Family’s companies attacking Shang Wenshu’s on this occasion have something to do with Wang Ziyu, the person in charge of Gandong Province’s industry territory?” Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

Gandong Province was their intended destination, and Wang Ziyu was the clue they had painstakingly unearthed through Guo Yunxin and Sun Youhe’s information.

This man was said to be one of Shen Peishen’s people.

And few knew of it!

But his status far exceeded that of Guo and Sun.

If Wang Ziyu also held power on Shen Peishen’s side, he must be one of the core members.

Thus, even Bai Xiaosheng was extremely cautious about him, personally following the lead.

Right now, by some twist of fate, they found themselves involved in the affairs in Gaoyun.

Yet Bai Xiaosheng indicated there could be a connection with Wang Ziyu.

”Sheng, do you have irrefutable evidence?” Lei Ying asked, startled.

Bai Xiaosheng chuckled, ”Need irrefutable evidence? When I pressed Zhang Yudong with related topics, we didn’t have any clues at first, only speculation and intuition.”

”I’ve investigated; the core businesses of the Zhang Family are located in Gandong Province’s capital, Dayou City, and so is Wang Ziyu.”

”The Zhang Family has stood tall in the business world of several provinces for decades, and the old Mr. Zhang Xi is even friends with Elder Xia; how could they be unaware of their conglomerate’s strength!”

”A mere Shangyun Province, with its thirty corporate enterprises, naturally cannot compare to the strong Zhang Family. But don’t forget, Gandong Province is home to many corporate enterprises, even more powerful than those here in Shangyun!”

”Isn’t the Zhang Family afraid of attacking Shangyun and having their own base hollowed out by our enterprises in Gandong?”

”Unless, the Zhang Family has full confidence that the news reaching Gandong will result in standing down, even the surrounding provinces’ corporate industries will do the same!”

Bai Xiaosheng’s voice grew colder, ”I asked Shang Wenshu; he had sought help from neighbors in several provinces, but the responses were varied yet strikingly consistent—without orders from headquarters, they cannot mobilize.”

”One sentence left Shang Wenshu isolated and without support, awaiting doom!”

Bai Xiaosheng let out a sigh.

”Are you saying that it was Wang Ziyu who instigated the Zhang Family to take down Shang Wenshu?” Lin Weiwei asked, shocked.

Bai Xiaosheng scoffed, his gaze profound, ”This matter is not so simple!”